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由表及裡

简由表及里 · 繁由表及裡

Mandarin · pinyin yóu biǎo jí lǐ

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2–3–2–3 · you2 biao3 ji2 li3

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jau4 biu2 kap6 leoi5

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(idiomatic) from the outside to the inside; from the superficial to the profound; from outward appearance to inner essence